5th Grade Teacher

5th Grade Teacher – Charter Schools USA

Join us to inspire and motivate young learners as a 5th Grade Teacher at Charter Schools USA (CSUSA), one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States.

CSUSA serves over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across four states. Founded in 1997 by Jonathan Hage, our mission is a relentless commitment to student greatness in school and in life. We provide an academically rigorous education that equips students with real‑world readiness, preparing them for college or career after graduation.

As a 5th Grade Teacher, you will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, establish effective rapport with students, staff, and parents, and motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation.

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the company’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Create purposeful lesson plans that maximize learning opportunity and provide real‑world, application‑based examples.
• Review student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs.
• Utilize differentiated instruction and diagnostic assessment on a frequent basis.
• Coordinate class field trips and prepare students for state‑required achievement assessments.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Maintain positive rapport with students, demonstrate patience, and nurture growth.
• Ensure the classroom is clean, safe, and includes student‑generated work on display.
• Develop reasonable rules and maintain order in a fair and consistent manner.

• Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
• Plan individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and student needs.
• Prepare for classes assigned and provide evidence of preparation upon request.
• Participate with other staff in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
• Incorporate diagnostic information from IEPs into planning.
• Takes precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement the instructional program.

• Establish cooperative relations and communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via appropriate media.
• Participate in parent communication activities and extracurricular activities to support a positive school culture.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and CSUSA’s mission.
• Possess strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, community, and administration.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, active listening, negotiating).
• Be reliable, punctual, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, student information system, and email.
• Implement best practices and demonstrate positive character education.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent; possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum 1–3 years of successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship).
• Command of 5th‑grade content and learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
• Commitment to CSUSA values and successful background check.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Possible alternative qualifications will be considered by CSUSA.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Usual school working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently as needed to move objects.

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education

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